help with skimmer!

codydemmel4 · 01/12/2015, 06:53 PM

Hello,

so I have a Eshopps PSK-100 skimmer. it has the siccee 200 pump.

However, I have had it running in a tub with 1.028 salinity water to try to get it broken in while I wait for the sump baffles to dry.

I am wondering why it has not even got closed to broke in yet, has been running over 24 hours. I have it wide open, where you can turn the gray tube to open and close it, I have it wide open.

I would greatly appreciate any help.

89Foxbody · 01/12/2015, 06:56 PM

What is the water level supposed to be at for the skimmer to work properly?

My old Bubble Magus would overflow every single time if it was too low in the water.

codydemmel4 · 01/12/2015, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 89Foxbody

What is the water level supposed to be at for the skimmer to work properly?

My old Bubble Magus would overflow every single time if it was too low in the water.

I dont know what the water level is suppose to be, that is why I am asking for help. It definitely doesnt have any problems with overflow as I can not even get the water, let alone the foam/bubbles to the collection cup

wrott · 01/12/2015, 07:25 PM

Are there any organic molecules for it to skim? If not, add some phyto. If the water is crystal clean, it will not break-in like you think. Add aquarium water, or a collection cup of skimmate from another tank. Or increase water level in tub.

codydemmel4 · 01/12/2015, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrott

Are there any organic molecules for it to skim? If not, add some phyto. If the water is crystal clean, it will not break-in like you think. Add aquarium water, or a collection cup of skimmate from another tank. Or increase water level in tub.

Oh okay, it is like half old tank water and half brand new tank water?

Will it work better when I have it in the sump that is attached to the DT?

I really hope I do not have to raise the level of the water because it is only 9.5 inches in the sump.

codydemmel4 · 01/15/2015, 06:04 PM

okay well this has been in my sump for 2 days now in 9.5 inches of water, 55 DT and probably around 20 gallons in the sump.

It still looks the same in the pictures above, anyone have any suggestions?? I would like any opinions as I have the air wide open but it is still nowhere close to the collection cup

codydemmel4 · 01/17/2015, 08:40 PM

any help would be greatly appreciated.

Fudz Cwerner · 01/17/2015, 08:45 PM

Lower the salinity to 1.025. Skimmers will produce more foam and overflow when it is too high. Break it in under the current concentration of your tank. That way when you turn it off and put it into your sump you will be close to the setting that you used when breaking it in.

When I am breaking in a new skimmer, I use the water from my previous water change.

dmh41532 · 01/17/2015, 09:24 PM

I recently purchased a new eshopps, after 6 days, it's starting, just starting to break in. I contacted the company, the person I spoke with said they are designed to work best in 8- 9 inches of water.

codydemmel4 · 01/18/2015, 09:57 AM

I contacted eshopps yesterday, obviously they were not open so hopefully I will get a response tomorrow. I have it in my sump now and has been in my sump since tuesday.

dmh41532 · 01/18/2015, 06:45 PM

They seem to take a long time to break in. You mentioned earlier that it is in 9 1/2 inches of water, try raising it so it is in 8 inches. I raised mine last night to 8 and I saw skimmate my morning.

alb_56 · 01/18/2015, 07:04 PM

Try turning the gray tube all the way in the opposite direction.

halperin · 01/18/2015, 07:05 PM

Make sure the pump isn't obstructed

codydemmel4 · 01/18/2015, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dmh41532

They seem to take a long time to break in. You mentioned earlier that it is in 9 1/2 inches of water, try raising it so it is in 8 inches. I raised mine last night to 8 and I saw skimmate my morning.

I figured the more water it was in the better, guess I was wrong. I am going to leave it where I have it for a couple more days to see if I hopefully get some skimmate

codydemmel4 · 01/18/2015, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alb_56

Try turning the gray tube all the way in the opposite direction.

I have had that the whole time , thanks for the suggestion though

codydemmel4 · 01/18/2015, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halperin

Make sure the pump isn't obstructed

It isnt at all.

codydemmel4 · 01/20/2015, 10:26 AM

anyone?

codydemmel4 · 02/09/2015, 05:09 PM

Well I found out the problem, I was really stupid. I just had to press the grey tube down farther, it is working great now

wrott · 02/11/2015, 06:38 PM

I'm glad you figured it out. A relief and realization of our fallacies all at the same time!

01/12/2015, 06:53 PM	#1
codydemmel4 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Center Valley PA Posts: 1,479	help with skimmer! Hello, so I have a Eshopps PSK-100 skimmer. it has the siccee 200 pump. However, I have had it running in a tub with 1.028 salinity water to try to get it broken in while I wait for the sump baffles to dry. I am wondering why it has not even got closed to broke in yet, has been running over 24 hours. I have it wide open, where you can turn the gray tube to open and close it, I have it wide open. I would greatly appreciate any help.

01/12/2015, 06:56 PM	#2
89Foxbody Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 1,532	What is the water level supposed to be at for the skimmer to work properly? My old Bubble Magus would overflow every single time if it was too low in the water. __________________ Red Sea Max 130D Mixed Reef: ReefKeeper2, Rapid-LED retrofit, MiniMaxx Reactor, Tunze 9001 Skimmer, 2x Jebao RW-4, 2x Maxi-Jet 600 returns, 2x Koralia Nano 425

01/12/2015, 07:25 PM	#4
wrott Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,912	Are there any organic molecules for it to skim? If not, add some phyto. If the water is crystal clean, it will not break-in like you think. Add aquarium water, or a collection cup of skimmate from another tank. Or increase water level in tub. __________________ OK, but where does the meat go! ------------------------------------------------ 120g SPS, 125g mix, 56g FOWLR, 20g qt

01/17/2015, 08:45 PM	#8
Fudz Cwerner Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tx Posts: 115	Lower the salinity to 1.025. Skimmers will produce more foam and overflow when it is too high. Break it in under the current concentration of your tank. That way when you turn it off and put it into your sump you will be close to the setting that you used when breaking it in. When I am breaking in a new skimmer, I use the water from my previous water change. __________________ Live the dream! 210g mixed reef, AI Hydra/Vega combo, 3x MP40, Octopus 5000, BR140 running Biopellets 60g cube sea horse tank, AI Nano, 2x MP10, XS160, BR70 running Biopellets.

02/11/2015, 06:38 PM	#19
wrott Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,912	I'm glad you figured it out. A relief and realization of our fallacies all at the same time! __________________ OK, but where does the meat go! ------------------------------------------------ 120g SPS, 125g mix, 56g FOWLR, 20g qt

01/15/2015, 06:04 PM	#6
codydemmel4 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Center Valley PA Posts: 1,479	okay well this has been in my sump for 2 days now in 9.5 inches of water, 55 DT and probably around 20 gallons in the sump. It still looks the same in the pictures above, anyone have any suggestions?? I would like any opinions as I have the air wide open but it is still nowhere close to the collection cup

01/17/2015, 08:40 PM	#7
codydemmel4 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Center Valley PA Posts: 1,479	any help would be greatly appreciated.

01/17/2015, 09:24 PM	#9
dmh41532 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bellefontaine Ohio Posts: 771	I recently purchased a new eshopps, after 6 days, it's starting, just starting to break in. I contacted the company, the person I spoke with said they are designed to work best in 8- 9 inches of water.

01/18/2015, 09:57 AM	#10
codydemmel4 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Center Valley PA Posts: 1,479	I contacted eshopps yesterday, obviously they were not open so hopefully I will get a response tomorrow. I have it in my sump now and has been in my sump since tuesday.

01/18/2015, 06:45 PM	#11
dmh41532 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bellefontaine Ohio Posts: 771	They seem to take a long time to break in. You mentioned earlier that it is in 9 1/2 inches of water, try raising it so it is in 8 inches. I raised mine last night to 8 and I saw skimmate my morning.

01/18/2015, 07:04 PM	#12
alb_56 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Nebraska Posts: 781	Try turning the gray tube all the way in the opposite direction.

01/18/2015, 07:05 PM	#13
halperin Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 26	Make sure the pump isn't obstructed

01/20/2015, 10:26 AM	#17
codydemmel4 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Center Valley PA Posts: 1,479	anyone?

02/09/2015, 05:09 PM	#18
codydemmel4 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Center Valley PA Posts: 1,479	Well I found out the problem, I was really stupid. I just had to press the grey tube down farther, it is working great now